Bharatiya Janata Party

Chidambaram responds to PM Modi's challenge, lists non-Gandhi Congress presidents

On Friday, Modi had slammed Congress after MP Shashi Tharoor's remarks that a "chaiwala" (tea-seller) became the Prime Minister because of Jawaharlal Nehru's commitment to democracy.

Nov 17, 2018

J&K traffic police chief Basant Rath transferred after Twitter banter with Srinagar Mayor Mattu

Basant Rath had earlier criticised newly appointed Srinagar Mayor Junaid Mattu, who is reportedly close to BJP quarters now.

Nov 12, 2018

Chhattisgarh election 2018: 'Urban Maoists live in AC houses, roam in fancy cars', says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public meeting in Jagdalpur in poll-bound Chhattisgarh on Friday. Congress president Rahul Gandhi is also in the state for campaign.

Nov 9, 2018

Delhi's Signature Bridge opens for public: All you need to know

After several missed deadlines, the Signature Bridge was finally inaugurated by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on November 4.

Nov 5, 2018

Is cash-starved AAP looking at rival BJP for 2019 Lok Sabha election funds?

"We don't have money. We need money. We need your support," read the mail.

Oct 19, 2018

Congress running sponsored 'Modi Hatao' campaign in Pakistan: BJP

The party alleged that the Congress was deliberately targeting the Hindus for crying foul over glorification of "terrorists" in university campuses.

Oct 18, 2018

UN chief voices concern over J&K, encourages positive dialogue to resolve disagreements

The UN chief will be in India October 1 to 3 during when he will meet with President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj.

Sep 30, 2018

Bhima Koregaon case: Amit shah lambasts Rahul Gandhi for politicising national security issue

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader's remarks came soon after the Supreme Court in a majority judgment refused to interfere in the arrest of five activists in the Bhima Koregaon case.

Sep 28, 2018

82% of male and 92% of female workers earn less than Rs 10,000 a month: Report

India's problem has traditionally been known as not one of unemployment but underemployment and low wages, according to the report.

Sep 25, 2018

Babul Supriyo threatens to break man's legs and 'hand him a crutch' at event for differently-abled

This is not the first time the Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises has landed himself in hot water.

Sep 19, 2018

India needs to be extremely vigilant over rupee, rising fuel prices: PM Modi's economic panel member

Finance ministry officials said reducing the fiscal deficit may be difficult as India heads into the election year, but the government could consider raising import duties on some electronic items and ease rules for foreign investors.

Sep 14, 2018

Govt encouraging honest business dealings through GST, Bankruptcy Code: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is the fastest growing economy among major economies and is seeking to achieve a double-digit growth rate now.

Sep 14, 2018

No money spent in UP under PM's maternity scheme: RTI reply

The central government approved a total amount of Rs 2,049 cr in 2017-18 for 29 states and seven UTs out of which the largest amount of Rs 336 cr was allocated to UP.

Sep 13, 2018

Mera Booth Sabse Mazboot: PM Modi's victory mantra for BJP workers

The Prime Minister also urged party workers to continuously interact with voters of their respective constituencies and ensure that at least 20 families and youth are working with the party in every polling booth.

Sep 13, 2018

Kingfisher Airlines was owned not by Vijay Mallya but by the Gandhi family: Sambit Patra

These comments were made by the Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson after Congress president Rahul Gandhi demanded Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's resignation.

Sep 13, 2018

Girl child marriage rate highest among SC/ ST – report

West Bengal has the highest rate of child marriage among SC girls, while in Arunachal Pradesh it is highest among Scheduled Tribes.

Sep 13, 2018

Breaking communal barriers: Hindu and Muslim unite for development in Uttar Pradesh

In all, two temples, seven mazaars (tombs) and a mosque have been relocated, while a portion of a boundary wall of a dargah (the grave of a revered religious figure) was removed to facilitate construction of the flyover.

Sep 13, 2018

BJP trying to destabilise coalition government, says G Parameshwara

Rumours were rife that Congress MLA Satish Jarkiholi is planning to join the BJP.

Sep 12, 2018

SpiceJet eyes expansion; opens five new air routes in UP

The new routes will begin operations after clearances from the Union Civil Aviation Ministry and the UP government.

Sep 12, 2018

Amit Shah's political war cry targets Bangladeshi migrants; says country's security more important than human rights

Amit Shah was addressing party workers in Jaipur when he made these comments. Shah also said that the government would single everyone out and expel them one by one.

Sep 12, 2018